Muscat, Oman – Preparations for the Green Hydrogen Summit Oman 2025 are accelerating, with organizers announcing extended deadlines for delegate registration and exhibitor submissions, a move that underscores the robust global interest in the Sultanate’s ambitious green hydrogen initiatives. The extension signals a heightened demand for participation from international stakeholders eager to engage with Oman’s burgeoning renewable energy landscape and its strategic pivot towards becoming a major green hydrogen producer and exporter.

Scheduled to take place in early 2025, the summit is poised to be a pivotal event for the global green hydrogen industry, bringing together government officials, energy executives, technology innovators, investors, and researchers. The agenda is expected to focus on critical aspects of the hydrogen value chain, including large-scale electrolysis projects, renewable energy integration, hydrogen transportation and storage solutions, and the development of international off-take agreements. Oman’s unique geographical advantages, including vast tracts of land suitable for solar and wind energy generation, coupled with its established energy export infrastructure, position it as a highly attractive destination for green hydrogen investments.

Industry analysts note that Oman's proactive policy framework, including the establishment of Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom) as a central facilitator for green hydrogen development, has significantly de-risked early-stage projects and attracted substantial foreign direct investment. Major projects, such as the Hyport Duqm Green Hydrogen project and the Green Energy Oman (GEO) venture, are already advancing, targeting multi-gigawatt scale electrolysis capacity powered by dedicated renewable energy facilities. These initiatives are designed to produce millions of tons of green hydrogen and ammonia annually, primarily for export to energy-hungry markets in Europe and Asia.

The summit will also address the technical challenges and opportunities associated with scaling up green hydrogen production, including optimizing electrolyzer efficiency, reducing levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH), and ensuring sustainable water management in arid regions. Exhibitors confirmed for the event represent a diverse cross-section of the global hydrogen ecosystem, showcasing innovations in everything from advanced materials for electrolyzers to digital solutions for project management and carbon accounting. Discussions are anticipated to delve into the role of green hydrogen in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy industry, shipping, and aviation, further solidifying its market significance.

The extended deadlines provide additional time for companies and delegations to finalize their participation, ensuring a comprehensive representation of the global hydrogen value chain. This strategic decision by the organizers reflects the dynamic nature of the green hydrogen market and the increasing recognition of Oman's role as a future leader in the clean energy transition. The summit is expected to facilitate critical partnerships and investment commitments that will accelerate the deployment of green hydrogen projects, not only within Oman but across the broader Middle East and North Africa region.